SEC finishes 10-2 against Power 4 non-conference opponents

Big Ten dropped to 4-10 while Big 12 finished 6-7.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Non-conference records against Power 4 teams SEC 10-2 Big 12 6-7 ACC 6-11 Big Ten 4-10 Mountain West 1-8 American 1-12 Via @Brett_McMurphy on X

What happened: The SEC finished non-conference play against Power 4 opponents with a 10-2 record, posting the only winning mark among all conferences. The Big 12 went 6-7, the ACC finished 6-11, and the Big Ten struggled to a 4-10 mark. Group of Five leagues combined for two wins against Power 4 competition, with the Sun Belt, Pac-12, and CUSA failing to win a game.

Why it matters: Head-to-head non-conference results carry substantial weight with the College Football Playoff selection committee when evaluating at-large candidates across conferences. The SEC's .833 winning percentage bolsters the resume of every league contender, while sub-.500 marks for the Big Ten and ACC could hurt their bubble teams.

By the numbers: Power 4 records vs. Power 4: SEC 10-2 (.833), Big 12 6-7 (.462), ACC 6-11 (.353), Big Ten 4-10 (.286). Group of Five vs. Power 4: Mountain West 1-8 (.111), American 1-12 (.077), MAC 1-17 (.056), CUSA 0-9 (.000), Pac-12 0-12 (.000), Sun Belt 0-15 (.000).

What to watch: Conferences turn fully to in-league schedules for the final month of the regular season as playoff positioning crystallizes.

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@Brett_McMurphy 2026-11-01T16:20:40.889467+00:00

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